Replacing VHF antenna

[Bucksribster]

My VHF antenna disappeared on the last outing, and so I have to replace it. It is mounted on the A frame, with the cable lead down through the frame and then through the trunking under the deck to the console. From what I can see most antenna seem to come with a good length of cable and a plug, but I am worried about pulling the cable through what is a very convoluted cable run. The old antenna is a Vtronix. Cannot seem to be able to upload photos at the moment - sorry

So my question is would I be better joining the new antenna to the old cable at the A frame, or trying to pull the new cable through? If joining, what connector would I use? Any advice gratefully received

[Hat]

Should be able to get another vtronix and screw in at A frame .
If you want to change completely just tie rope to old one and pull
new one through

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Bucksribster

My VHF antenna disappeared on the last outing, and so I have to replace it. It is mounted on the A frame, with the cable lead down through the frame and then through the trunking under the deck to the console. From what I can see most antenna seem to come with a good length of cable and a plug, but I am worried about pulling the cable through what is a very convoluted cable run. The old antenna is a Vtronix. Cannot seem to be able to upload photos at the moment - sorry



So my question is would I be better joining the new antenna to the old cable at the A frame, or trying to pull the new cable through? If joining, what connector would I use? Any advice gratefully received

If it’s more than 3 or 4 years old, I’d rip out the lot & pull another cable through.

[Bucksribster]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

If it’s more than 3 or 4 years old, I’d rip out the lot & pull another cable through.

I think it may be original from 2005.

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by Bucksribster

I think it may be original from 2005.

Nuff said[emoji6]

[jwalker]

If only the whip is broken the stub can be removed from the base and a new whip fitted. Vitronix also use a cable fitting at the base of the antenna which is designed to be easily removed. You could put a connector onto that cable which would match a connector for an alternative antenna if necessary.

[33JS]

I bought a new Salty John antenna with cable attached. Pulled new cable through A-frame, trunking, under deck then into console. The supplied connection was fitted after trimming the cable and according to instructions supplied.

I wouldn't use the old co-ax cable!